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Will has a lot of smart and interesting things to say on the future of zero emission freight. Join us!

Cargo owners didn't used to have a choice in how they move goods. But now they do. And choosing zero emission really helps leadership carriers make the investment in a cleaner future. Two years ago, Forum Mobility provided charging and 4 electric trucks to Hight Logistics. Hight has since built a strong book of customers looking for zero emission solutions, and has built its electric fleet to 20. This holiday season, it's not just Santa's sleigh that delivers clean. When shippers choose zero emission fleets, they are also helping deliver a cleaner future for us all.

FreightWaves's Alan Alder does a great deep-dive into our electric truck financing partnership with Climate United. Really worth a read. Immediate term, the project will provide really low-cost electric truck leases to fleets working California's ports. “You take that residual value, low-cost capital, the tax credit and wrap those all up in a truck financing,” said Matt LeDucq, CEO of truck-as-a-service and infrastructure developer Forum Mobility. “We can now deliver a lot of trucks at parity [with diesel]. And get rid of the chicken-or-the-egg debate that’s been going on for years.” If you want to learn more about how to take advantage of the deal, Ron A Hunt can get you rolling. Longer term, this program will establish a market residual value, and catalyze an active financing market for electric trucks: "But the real benefit is that Climate United will begin to establish how much a used electric truck is worth. Until the used value of an electric truck is known, a market is non-existent. Banks typically shy away from lending for an asset without a defined future value." Finally, as the author says, it's about "creating and preserving American jobs." 500 trucks is a lot of trucks, and will help build the economies of scale necessary to bring down costs. And for Forum: “We’ve engaged owner-operators since we started the business,” LeDucq told me. “We’ve always had the mission of making sure that any fleet can equitably make the transition [to an electric truck]. “The game changer is we can now efficiently finance a lot of trucks to any fleet.” https://lnkd.in/gpnwyDXD

If you are waiting on a sign to secure reliable electric truck charging inside the Port of Long Beach, well, today is your lucky day. About 7,000 trucks enter the port complex every day; if you want be one of the few that can charge next to the terminals, Ron A Hunt can set you up. And with our new partnership with Climate United, we can offer an incredibly low electric truck lease. Sign up here to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gAU7EpsR

We are excited to announce our newest drayage fleet customer: Legacy Drayage Inc. Legacy?Drayage added?five?electric class 8 trucks to its fleet through Forum Mobility’s truck financing program.?Legacy?will utilize our Port of Long Beach depot, FM Harbor, and Rancho Dominguez location, FM Hermanas, for convenient and reliable charging infrastructure. ? “Legacy Drayage is proud to be taking its first step towards the future of zero-emission logistics. Starting in 2025, we’ll add five brand-new electric trucks to our fleet, marking the beginning of our transition to fully electric operations. We’re committed to innovation and sustainability for our customers, and we’re excited to be a leader for a greener, more efficient supply chain.” ? - walter umana, Owner and CEO, Legacy Drayage

Leaders keep on leading. We appreciate Lime's commitment to reducing freight emissions - which began with a partnership with our customer Hight Logistics, Inc. on 100% zero emission drayage at Port of Long Beach, and now extends internationally (hallo, Port of Rotterdam). Leading shippers are increasingly preferentially selecting for zero emission carriers. It's the next big thing in corporate sustainability leadership.

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Manny's take is the right take, and it is leadership like this that makes us especially proud to have Talon Logistics Inc. as a customer. Zero emission trucking is going to grow because shippers want it, drivers appreciate it, and eventually, the TCO will demand it. Right now, state incentives make a compelling business case. And last Friday, CARB passed major amendments to the Low Carbon Fuel Standard that will increasingly drive economics towards zero emission fueling. We look forward to driving this road together, Talon Logistics Inc.

Experience Zero-Emission Trucking Firsthand! ? CALSTART?is putting together a zero-emission ride-and-drive event – this time in Pomona. Join us on?Wednesday, November 13th, to test drive a range of zero-emission Class 8 trucks and experience the future of clean freight. ? After experiencing the electric trucks in action, stop by the Forum Mobility booth and connect with?Ron A Hunt,?Director of Business Development. Discover how our depot charging solutions are designed to seamlessly support your drayage operations and power your zero-emission fleet. ? ???Date:?Wednesday, November 13, 2024 ??Time:?9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. PT ???Location:?Fairplex, 2000 N White Ave, Pomona, CA 91768 ? Register here:?https://lnkd.in/gGG9MdWy

The Road to Zero-Emissions just got a lot more affordable! Join us at Los Angeles Transportation Club on November 12 to learn how Forum Mobility and Climate United can get you into the lowest-cost electric truck lease on the market, bundled with reliable charging at our staffed and secure depots. Ron A Hunt and Jacqueline (Bruns) Torres are featured speakers. See you soon. https://lnkd.in/gpnwyDXD